What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via High Street and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Chester. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Chester?

The distance between Basingstoke and Chester is 188 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basingstoke to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Chester bus from?

Basingstoke to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Chester train from?

Basingstoke to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train, bus or fly from Basingstoke to Chester?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Chester is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £450 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Chester bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Chester train arrive?

Basingstoke to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Chester is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Basingstoke to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 435+ hotels available in Chester.

Basingstoke to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basingstoke to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 20m
£87–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchangebus B7
7h 55m
£40–103
Drive 186.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Chestercar 186.1 mi
3h 32m
£46–67
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 27m
£100–220
Train via London
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 21m
£81–160
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 3m
£88–139
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 19m
£83–266
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 20m
£110–442
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 7m
£128–448

Basingstoke to Chester by train

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Chester via Stafford in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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